SUMMERCELEBRATIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Star-spangled party 1

Party photos worth celebrating 2

Strike a pose: Photo booth 3

Strike a pose: Photo booth, cont. 4

Easy-breezy summer snacks 5

Sweet summer crafts 6

Ice cream cone wrappers 7

Tastes of summer 8

Kids' party kits 9

Child's play 10

Splash into scrapbooking 11

Summertime central 12

Recipes, crafts, party ideas, and photo fun for sunny days and dreamy nights

The best thing about summer is the chance to spend lazy days with family and friends. From recipes and crafts to summertime party tips and photo ideas, we have a picnic basket bursting with fun and free ideas for all your summer celebrations. Here’s to a season filled with sunshine, ice cream, and good times with great company!

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STAR-SpANgLEdpARTy

print your party

Create everything you need for a Fourth of July party that is bursting with color and style, from invitations to decorations. All you need is a printer, some sturdy paper, and a patriotic spirit.

B) Seeing Stars. Guests will pledge allegiance to your stellar party decorations.

C) A Banner Bash. Fly the country’s colors with this gorgeous garland.

D) Festive Flags. Fashion these paper flags for party flair in no time.

E) pretty patriotic. Use these ribbons as party décor or wear as a boutonniere.

See all our free, printable party projects at Hp Creative Studio (www.hp.com/create).

Be sure to choose a sturdy paper like Hp Brochure paper for your decorations.

A) A party that pops. This kit has everything you need for a get-together that sparkles.

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pARTy pHOTOS WORTH CELEBRATINg

get candid Planned, posed photographs may work for portraits, but they may not express the entirety of the celebration. document the entire celebration

to help you tell a complete story with your photos. If you are throwing a Fourth of July bash or neighborhood pool party, get shots of guests arriving, enjoying the party, and unwinding on the patio.

Capture the details that can make a celebration so special. Whether it's a beautiful

homemade pie or handmade party favors, get in close to the small things.

Find more tips for photographing celebrations.

Hand out disposable cameras to guests as they arrive, and then collect them as guests depart. You'll see the event through the eyes of everyone who attended and catch moments you may have missed

with only one camera.

Experiment with different angles and approaches for interesting photos. Move around and break from the habit of shooting everything from eye level.

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5.Give the camera to the kids for some spontaneous, playful shots.

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STRIkE A pOSE: pHOTO BOOTH

Choose your equipment• A digital camera on a tripod with a timer. Choose the 10-second

delay timer setting on your camera, including a countdown “flash”, letting your guest know when the photo will be taken. Some digital cameras also have a multi-shot feature while the self-timer is on. Check your camera’s manual for details. If you have a photo printer, you can connect the camera to a laptop to print photos afterward.

• A laptop or pC with a built-in or external webcam. Matched with photo booth software, like Apple’s Photo Booth for Mac OS X and iOS, or CrazyCam for PCs, your computer may be the life of your party. The perk of photo booth software is that your guests don’t need to do more than touch a single key. After that, a countdown is given and multiple shots are taken using the computer’s webcam.

print and share• print them. You can print your photos right on the spot for guests

to take home. Just pull out that memory card, pop it into the printer and print. Guests can even do it themselves. Better yet, enlist a willing teen to do the work for you. And, yes, you can always mail them after the party, too.

• Have enough paper and ink. If you’re printing photos at your party, make sure you have enough paper and ink to handle your guest list! (Kids can melt down faster than an ice cream cake because theirs was the first photo that didn’t print.)

Everyone loves the silliness that a photo booth inspires—and summer parties evoke a special kind of silly. Luckily, this is something you can DIY like a pro! Here’s how to make your own photo booth that’s as simple for you to set up as it is for guests to use.

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There are a few different ways to set up a photo booth.

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STRIkE A pOSE: pHOTO BOOTH, CONT.

Set the stage• Backdrop: You can’t go wrong with a brightly colored curtain,

sheet, or room divider. And, while solid colors will keep the focus on your guests, a cheery, patterned sheet in your party’s color scheme can breathe some fun into the photos. You might even put up a side “wall” to create a more “booth-like” atmosphere. Guests can become even sillier if they think no one is watching.

• Tape and chairs: Using masking tape, outline a box on the floor, showing guests what’s “in the shot” and what’s not. If your webcam is lower, on a table, have your guests sit in chairs to keep them from losing their heads in the shots.

• props: Props and photo booths may be the new peanut butter and jelly (as in, they go together). From mustaches and glasses, to oversize treats, props help everyone get in the mood for hamming it up in front of the camera. Try these fun printable props, or include some of your own! Hats, ties, boas, umbrellas, and empty wooden picture frames are always a hit.

• Signage: It’s always a good idea to put up a sign, telling guests that the sheet hanging in the corner of the room is a photo booth (and not some sort of fort).

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MATERIALS

• Scissors

• Glue stick or tape

• Craft sticks (if you don't have

any craft sticks around, you

can also use straws, pencils,

or chopsticks!)

DIRECTIONS

1. Print

2. Cut along solid lines

3. Glue or tape props onto sticks

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Photo booth props

Download these free printable photo props from the HP Creative Studio (www.hp.com/create).

Don't forget to include directions so your guests know what to do!

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EASy-BREEzy SUMMER SNACkS

dIRECTIONS

1. Wrap each cantaloupe cube and each honeydew cube with ½ prosciutto slice. Thread 1 wrapped cantaloupe cube and 1 wrapped honeydew cube onto each of 16 (4-inch) skewers. Arrange skewers on a serving platter.

2. Combine juice, oil, and pepper, stirring with a whisk; drizzle evenly over skewers. Sprinkle evenly with mint.

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prosciutto-Melon Bites with Lime drizzleCookingLight (MyRecipes.com)

INgREdIENTS

16 (1-inch) cubes cantaloupe

16 (1-inch) cubes honeydew melon

16 (¼-ounce) very thin slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint

Melon and prosciutto is a classic flavor combination. Garnished with mint and a lime glaze, these skewers make an easy, elegant summertime appetizer.

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Finger food at your fingertips

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SWEETSUMMER CRAFTS

play tagJessica at How about Orange makes these simple and colorful wine glass tags with colored paper. They're a great way to use up leftover paper scraps—you could use any kind of paper that works with your printer and your party décor.

That’s a wrap!We all scream for this sweet problem solver: no more melted ice cream all over your mitts. These printable sugar cone wraps have that problem licked.

Just turn the page for a template you can use right now. You can download more ice cream cone wrappers from the Hp Creative Studio (www.hp.com/create).

This colorful compliment bunting will bring a smile to all your guests' faces. It's cheerful messages are perfect for dressing up any summer celebration.

 

Idea and photo courtesy of Jessica at How About Orange (howaboutorange.blogspot.com). Visit her site for free print template and instructions.

Idea and photo courtesy of Jessica at How About Orange (howaboutorange.blogspot.com). Visit her site for free print template and instructions.

Let's chill... A banner idea

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ICE CREAM CONEWRAppERS

MATERIALS

• Scissors

• Glue stick or tape

dIRECTIONS

1. Print

2. Cut out wrappers along solid lines

3. Wrap around cones and secure sides with glue stick or tape

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TASTES OF SUMMER

Summer is filled with opportunities to relax and enjoy good food with friends and family. Use these print projects to create food gifts to use as delicious party favors or host/hostess gifts.

pastel palette Canning Labels

For the grill Recipe Cards Traditional Recipe Cards Mexican-inspired Recipe Cards

Beautiful bountyLabel your preserves, pickles, candy, and other handcrafted items in your own creative style.

Recipe for a gift or party favorWhether you're having a picnic, a barbecue, or a Labor Day bash, use these recipe cards to share signature summer dishes.

Food-friendly photos

Hp Advanced photo paper, 4" x 6" dries instantly for smudge-free, wall-worthy prints. The perforated tabs make for easy handling (and fewer fingerprints) while you're handling and sharing photos (and barbecue chicken!).

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kIdS' pARTy kITS

Who needs a special occasion or holiday to throw a party? If the sun’s out and you’ve got a gang of kids, that’s all the reason you need. These kits have everything you need to throw an impromptu party for your little fairies, cowboys, and budding dinosaur hunters.

See all our free, printable party projects at Hp Creative Studio (www.hp.com/create).

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A) On the Range. Round up the cowpokes for some rowdy backyard fun.

C) dyno-mite! Fill the sandbox with favors for the “big dig,” and let the dinosaur egg races begin.

E) Shake yer Booty. This kit includes eye patches, sunken treasure, and a party planner for landlubbing parents.

B) Flower power. Transform your yard into a flower-and butterfly-filled fairy wonderland for little girls.

D) pretty in pink. Turn a sleepover into a pampering party. Just add pajamas and nail polish!

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C’mon, get appy!

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CHILd'S pLAy

Keep boredom at bay with games, crafts, and more for the long, sunny days of summer.

Old schoolNot surprisingly, kids still love to play these classic games. Why not try:

• Blind man’s bluff: Essentially a game of Marco Polo on land. One child is blind-folded, spun, then released to find another child. Easy, peasy. (You can add “Marco!” “Polo!” to it if it makes it easier to win.)

• pin the tail on the donkey: Still fun and giggle-worthy.

• Hula-Hoops: Yes, Hula-Hoops. And when you add bubbles, you’re pretty much set for the afternoon.

• Hopscotch: You’ll find kids playing this game in playgrounds all over the world. Keep sidewalk chalk on hand so you can hop to it any time.

print and playPrint these free games right now from the HP Creative Studio. Instant road trip fun!

Summer Fun Word Scramble

4th of July Fill-in-the Story

Summertime Word Search

Summertime Fill-in-the-Story

Keep the kids busy with projects you can print in minutes on your HP Photosmart e-All-in-One with HP Print Apps.1

You'll find Print Apps featuring activities from DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, LeapFrog, Sesame Street, Disney, and more!

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SpLASH INTO SCRApBOOkINg

• Choose a theme before sorting through your pictures, or perhaps take your inspiration from a single photo. Either way, make sure your theme is focused—such as "Camping Trip to Tahoe" instead of "Vacations."

• pick a handful of favorite photos from the 50 pictures you took while camping. Or look for smaller themes within your larger theme. Ten great pictures of the kids fishing may be a scrapbook tale in itself.

• Find inspiration in your photos. For example, if a photo of your daughter catching her first fish reminds you of something she said that day, hand-write her quote next to the image.

Photos are the foundation and inspiration of a scrapbook layout. Here's how to pick photos that will tell a memorable—and manageable—tale.

Hip to be squareWith a large-format printer like the Hp Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-All-in-One printer, you aren’t limited to 8.5′′ x 11′′ pages. You can print scrapbook pages on various paper types and sizes, including 12′′ x 12′′ and up to 13′′ x 19′′.

Get more tips for printing 12′′ x 12′′ and 8′′ x 8′′ square scrapbook pages.

Explore all scrapbooks.

Stars and Stripes 8′′x8′′ Scrapbook

Summertime 8′′x8′′ Scrapbook

Sand and Sea 8′′x8′′ Scrapbook

A series of fireside marshmallow-roasting pictures might encourage you to fashion a frame or photo border from marshmallow-roasting sticks.

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SUMMERTIMECENTRAL

If you don’t love your printer, it’s time to find one that you’re crazy about. The Hp photosmart 7510 e-All-in-One offers premium, lab-quality photo printing and versatile features like scanning, double-sided printing, and an automatic document feeder.

Or use the Hp photosmart Buying guide (www.hp.com/go/photoprinterguide) to compare printers and find the one with the features you need.

get more free summer projects If you like the projects featured in this book, visit the Hp Creative Studio (www.hp.com/create) to find summer cards, party decorations, crafts, games, and more!

Save on supplies— and get free shipping Before you begin printing, be sure you have plenty of ink on hand. Save up to 40% on your printing with Original Hp XL ink cartridges.1

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Share more photos this summerWhether you want to restore or organize your family photos—or simply print and share more photos with loved ones—you’ll find photography tips, creative projects, and inspiration at the Hp digital photography Center (www.hp.com/go/digitalphotography).